Both teams combined for a total of 35 penalties and 423 yards for the contest.

Early in the game, Shaw showed some offensive potential with playmakers on the ground and through the air. Senior quarterback Darron Downing, Jr. (Portsmouth, VA) completed 5 of 12 passes for 71 yards with an interception while senior backup quarterback Carlos Quintero (Bronx, NY) connected 4 of 7 passes for 31 yards and an interception.

Despite being down 20-0 at halftime, the Bears were still in the contest after holding NCCU scoreless in the third but the Eagles found the endzone three times in the fourth as Shaw was unable to answer.

Shaw will play again on Saturday, Sept. 16 when they play host to Malone in a non-conference contest. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.

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